The SHAC-in-Action: Partnering for Healthy Kids project helps initiate, enhance, and support SHACs throughout the state of Texas! Access tools and resources to put your SHAC in actions!

About

Welcome to the world of School Health Advisory Councils (SHAC)! The SHAC in Action: Partnering for Healthy Kids initiative is lead by a collaborative group under Texas Action for Healthy Kids (TAHK) SHAC Leadership Team, comprised of a variety of organizations and state agencies, each bringing a unique skill set to the initiative. Current SHAC in Action: Partnering for Healthy Kids partner organizations and agencies include: Action for Healthy Kids, YMCA, the Partnership for a Healthy Texas, IT’S TIME TEXAS, Texas AgriLife Extension, and Dairy Max.

Every school district is required to have a School Health Advisory Council (SHAC). Checkout our SHAC in Action Toolkit below! This collection of tools, resources, online workshops and best practices from districts across the state is designed to help create, enhance and provide on-going support to SHACs throughout Texas.

You have access to the tools and resources, now put your SHAC in Action!

SHAC in Action Toolkit

The SHAC-in-Action: Partnering for Healthy Kids project is proud to provide access to a variety of best-in-class, SHAC-related tools and resources. Use the links below to access websites, downloads, and online workshops that can help you get started or improve an existing SHAC! Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or additional topics for discussion.

District SHAC Advisor/ District Physical Education and Health and Wellness Coordinator

Laurin

DeStefano

laurin.destefano@rockwallisd.org

(972) 771-0605

Roscoe CISD

Chair/ ESC Region 14 Rep

Kaylie

Skoviera

kskoviera@roscoe.esc14.net

(661) 364-1125

Sealy ISD

Director of Special Programs

Madeleine

Peace

mpeace@sealyisd.com

(979) 885-3516

Smithville ISD

Chair/Co-Chair Health Services Coordinator

Sophie

Weinheimer

sweinheimer@smithvilleisd.org

(512) 237-2407

Spring Branch ISD

Advanced Movers Coordinator

Samuel

Karns

samuel.karns@springbranchisd.com

(832) 606-2693

Tyler ISD

Co-Chair RN, BSN

Mindy

Ward

Mindy.m.ward@gmail.com

(903) 530-6083

Van ISD

Deputy Director of Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment

Donna

Wallace

wallaced@vanisd.org

(903) 963-8711

Woodsburrow ISD

School Nurse

Carolyn

Baker

carolyn_baker@wisd.net

361-543-8000

Become a Resource

Become a resource in the SHAC community by sharing your contact information below. We’ll add you to the list of SHAC Contacts, who have volunteered to share tips, resources, recommendations, and information about their experiences with the SHAC community.

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Request a SHAC Training

Some of the training materials might have already been covered and recorded in the SHAC-specific webinars (left), however, the TAHK SHAC Leadership Team members also provide trainings throughout the state, though a training cannot be guaranteed. If you are interested in attending an existing training or hosting your own training, please complete the form the in the link below.

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SHAC Awards

Every year, SHAC in Action member organizations select five School Health Advisory Councils from a pool of applicants using a set of criteria including the number of active council members, number of participating students and parents, frequency of meetings, reporting practices, number of issue areas addressed, and accomplishments this school year. The winning districts each receive free Summit registrations and $300 to further their amazing school health efforts!

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Support a Healthier Texas

Whether you personally do or do not have access to healthy food, nutrition education, affordable healthcare, and fitness activities; we believe every Texan deserves the right to be healthy. Nothing matters more than our health and the health of our loved ones.